Wireless Communication Apparatus Network Access Policy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current technologies for accessing the Internet via wireless local area networks (WLAN) are cumbersome, especially when direct communication between devices is difficult, and tethering restrictions limit access to a single user's terminal, making it hard for non-WWAN terminals to connect easily.
Innovation Solution
A wireless communication system where a WWAN terminal, used by another user, assists in connecting a WLAN terminal to a network by forming a WLAN or relaying communication, using a connection destination selection policy and subscriber identification information for authentication, allowing easier network access without the need for tethering.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If tethering is used to enable Internet access by relaying communication through another wireless terminal, then non-WWAN terminals can access the Internet, but access is restricted to terminals used by identical users and requires manual configuration processes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a base station as an intermediary that facilitates authentication between the terminal and the network. The base station transmits authentication information to the terminal, which then uses this information to authenticate with the relay terminal. This mediator approach eliminates the need for manual configuration and expands access beyond identical user groups.
Solution Approach 2:
The base station performs preliminary authentication by transmitting authentication information to the terminal before the actual network connection is established. This preliminary action prepares the terminal with necessary credentials, simplifying the subsequent connection process and eliminating manual configuration steps.
2Reliability
If manual processes such as searching for access points and inputting identifiers and passwords are required for WLAN connection, then network security is maintained, but the connection process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The base station performs preliminary authentication by transmitting authentication information to the terminal before the actual network connection is established. This preliminary action prepares the terminal with necessary credentials, simplifying the subsequent connection process and eliminating manual configuration steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements automated feedback mechanisms where the base station provides authentication information to the terminal, and the terminal automatically uses this information for authentication with the relay terminal. This feedback loop eliminates manual intervention while maintaining security protocols.
3Reliability
If tethering restrictions limit access to a single user's terminal, then user-specific security is maintained, but access to the Internet by other terminals is prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The base station acts as an intermediary that manages authentication for multiple terminals. It transmits authentication information to authorized terminals, enabling them to connect through relay terminals. This mediator approach maintains user-specific security while allowing flexible access for authorized users.
Solution Approach 2:
The authentication mechanism is designed to be universal, allowing multiple terminals to authenticate through the base station using the transmitted authentication information. This multi-functional approach enables different terminals to access the network while maintaining security, moving beyond the limitation of single-user tethering.
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AI summary
[Object] To provide a wireless communication apparatus, a wireless communication method, and a program being novel and improved by which connection to a network can be made more easily. [Solution] A wireless communication apparatus including: a first wireless communication unit configured to connect to a first network to perform wireless communication; and a control unit configured to assist connection, to a second network corresponding to a connection destination selection policy of another wireless communication apparatus received by the first wireless communication unit, by a wireless terminal related to the other wireless communication apparatus.